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Cape Flattery Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

Tsoo-Yess Beach0-1ftHobuck Beach1-2ftShi Shi Beach1-2ft
Cape Flattery surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.05s
Wind
4mph
WSW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 12sSSW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 13sW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 8s with strong E wind at 14mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WNW|14-16mph ESE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 14mph out of the S, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WNW|10-14mph S
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 10s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|3-6mph W
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Forecast Charts

Cape Flattery Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Expert
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Cape Flattery sits at the extreme northwestern tip of Washington state, the most northwesterly point of the contiguous United States, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the open Pacific Ocean. Powerful, raw swells generated across the vast North Pacific arrive here largely unfiltered, producing heavy, unpredictable waves that break over rugged rocky shelves and reef formations. The remote wilderness setting within the Makah Reservation means this spot rewards only the most committed and experienced surfers willing to make the journey to one of the most isolated surf locations in Washington.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterRemote locationLimited accessLarge surfKelpWildlifeRestricted tribal land access

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Cape Flattery Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Flattery?
The current wave height at Cape Flattery is 1-2+ft with a 12.05s swell period. Wind is WSW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Cape Flattery surf forecast?
Our Cape Flattery forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Cape Flattery?
The current breaking wave height at Cape Flattery is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.4ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft SSW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft W tertiary swell at 13s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Cape Flattery?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cape Flattery is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 11.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.